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X-Men '97 S1E2 — Mutant Liberation Begins
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X-Men '97•Season 1•Episode 2

Mutant Liberation Begins

9.0/10 · 8,503 votesMar 20, 202433 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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When Magneto is forced by the UN to stand trial, a group of anti-mutant rioters test his resolve.

Directed byChase Conley
Written byBeau DeMayo
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Beau DeMayo

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JB Ballard

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Mariah Wilson

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Geneva Burkhardt

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Jarret Ballard

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John Romita Jr.

John Romita Jr.

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John Romita Sr.

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Ibraheem Jara

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Marc Silvestri

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Herb Trimpe

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Len Wein

Len Wein

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Marisa Ledina

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Episode Summary

"Mutant Liberation Begins" is episode 2 of X-Men '97 season 1. It scored 9.0/10 from 8,503 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Chase Conley and written by Beau DeMayo, it aired on March 20, 2024.

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